SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Bumper Cover - Front

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

3. NOTE: Three on each side.

5. NOTE: If equipped.

6. NOTE: If equipped.

7. NOTE: One on each side.

8. NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward and downward to unclip it from the fender.

9. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting brackets.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper - Front

Removal

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover - Front.

2. If equipped, remove the active grille shutter assembly. For additional information refer to Section 501-02.

3. NOTE: The removal of the speed control sensor or the cruise control sensor bracket will require vertical alignment of the cruise control sensor and Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) Calibration when reinstalled.

   If equipped, remove the cruise control sensor and bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 413-13B.

4. If equipped.
   • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. NOTE: There are 2 tack welds on each side of the front bumper. These welds must be drilled out to remove the beam.

6. NOTE: Tack welds retaining the front bumper to the body rails are not required for installation. Install new front bumper bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper Cover - Rear

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

2. Remove the rear taillamps. For additional information, refer to Section 417-01.

5. NOTE: Four on each side.

6. NOTE: On each side.

7. NOTE: Pull upward beneath the tail lamps to release the bumper cover upper clips.

8. NOTE: Inspect the lower back sheet metal for distortion.

9. NOTE: If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements before installation.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper - Rear

Removal

1. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover - Rear.

2. NOTE: Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.

   NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs.

   • Tighten the rear bumper nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
   • Tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.